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Commission approves city resolution enabling $3.4M state infrastructure grant for Kroger site
Summary
The commission passed Resolution C-2026 enabling the flow of $3.4 million in state EDF funds to Kroger for distribution‑center infrastructure; the award is a state pass-through via KEFA and was approved 4–1, with Commissioner Bush opposing.
The Franklin City Commission approved Resolution C‑2026 to authorize the flow of roughly $3.4 million in state economic development funds to Kroger for infrastructure improvements at the company's distribution center.
Jim told the commission the funds will be awarded by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEFA) and will flow through the city to Kroger, which will undertake the improvements. "The funds will be awarded by KEFA, the economic development finance authority and flow city to Kroger, which will undertake the improvements," he said. Staff described the resolution as a pass-through that imposes no direct cost on the city.
Commissioners pressed staff for a list of the planned improvements; staff said the final improvements will be submitted to and overseen by the state cabinet and that the city does not currently have a detailed list in hand. The commission approved the resolution by roll-call vote: Commissioner Powell yes; Commissioner Bush no; Mayor Dixon yes; Commissioner McQuary yes; Commissioner Stewart yes.
Why it matters: the state award is intended to support infrastructure that serves a regional employer; city staff characterized the action as a technical step required under the state project agreement. According to commissioners, no local tax incentives were surrendered to secure the state funds for this project.
What’s next: staff said the state will oversee and approve the specific improvements and will request disbursements as work is completed.
